Valproic acid vs Pregabalin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 737.9× as often as Valproic acid in March 2026 — 867,083 items versus 1,175 in England.
1,175items
Valproic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
867,083items
Pregabalin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valproic acid versus Pregabalin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valproic acid · ╌ Pregabalin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Valproic acid | Pregabalin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,175 | 867,083 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,727 | 10,058,446 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21,200 | £2,072,197 |
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